The "TJ" in the name of various retailers such as T.J. Maxx, TJX Companies, and TJ Hughes stands for the first names of the original founder of the company, Bernard Cammarata's, father. His father's name was Stanley Marcus, and his middle name was Jay. Therefore, the "TJ" in these retailer names represents "Stanley Jay" [1].

T.J. Maxx, also known as T•J•maxx, is an American department store chain that offers products at lower prices compared to other major similar stores. It is one of the largest clothing retailers in the United States, with over 1,000 stores nationwide [2].

TJ Maxx was founded in 1976 in Framingham, Massachusetts, by Bernard Cammarata and the Zayre chain of discount department stores. Zayre had attempted to acquire Marshalls but failed, so they hired Cammarata, who had previously been the head of merchandising at Marshalls, to create a rival chain. The concept proved successful, leading Zayre to sell its namesake chain to a rival store and rename the company as "TJX Companies, Incorporated" [2].

TJ Maxx and Marshalls operate as sister stores and have a similar store layout. While their prices are nearly identical, Marshalls has a more upscale appearance and typically offers a larger range of fine jewelry and accessories. Some higher-volume stores even have a high-end designer department called The Runway [2].

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